Follow the Moneyhttp://blog.mlive.com/followthemoney/Covering life-sciences, manufacturing, real estate, downtown development and other business in Kalamazoo.enWed, 16 Oct 2013 09:24:14 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noCovering life-sciences, manufacturing, real estate, downtown development and other business in Kalamazoo.Covering life-sciences, manufacturing, real estate, downtown development and other business in Kalamazoo.followthemoneyhttps://feedburner.google.comUnder Gov. Rick Snyder, MEDC stops touting 'indirect' job-creation numbershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/WfndLjOtYlg/michigan_economic_development_3.htmltag:Alex Nixontag:Rick SnyderAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 17 May 2011 14:18:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.6323394]]>"We've got new management here," MEDC spokesman Mike Shore said, referring to Michael Finney, the former head of Ann Arbor SPARK and Snyder's pick to lead the MEDC.no"We've got new management here," MEDC spokesman Mike Shore said, referring to Michael Finney, the former head of Ann Arbor SPARK and Snyder's pick to lead the MEDC."We've got new management here," MEDC spokesman Mike Shore said, referring to Michael Finney, the former head of Ann Arbor SPARK and Snyder's pick to lead the MEDC.tag:Alex Nixon, tag:Rick Snyderhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/05/michigan_economic_development_3.htmlKalamazoo's city commissioners receive no pay raise in light of economic challengeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/oYgDcuYuwMk/kalamazoos_city_commissioners.htmlcat:Government - Localtag:Kalamazoo City CommissionAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 02 May 2011 19:48:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6222423]]>The Local Officers' Compensation Commission, or LOCC, said that its recommendation had nothing to do with how the city's elected officials do their jobs.noThe Local Officers' Compensation Commission, or LOCC, said that its recommendation had nothing to do with how the city's elected officials do their jobs.The Local Officers' Compensation Commission, or LOCC, said that its recommendation had nothing to do with how the city's elected officials do their jobs.cat:Government - Local, tag:Kalamazoo City Commissionhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/05/kalamazoos_city_commissioners.htmlJob fair scheduled for 300 positions at new Four Winds Hartford casinohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/BhVFaTq6OX4/job_fair_scheduled_for_300_pos.htmlAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 02 May 2011 11:45:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6218995]]>The tribe is looking for candidates to fill positions in the areas of food and beverage, gaming, finance, marketing, environmental services, valet and security.noThe tribe is looking for candidates to fill positions in the areas of food and beverage, gaming, finance, marketing, environmental services, valet and security.The tribe is looking for candidates to fill positions in the areas of food and beverage, gaming, finance, marketing, environmental services, valet and security.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/05/job_fair_scheduled_for_300_pos.htmlKalamazoo releases guide to city finances in response to Gov. Rick Snyder's call for reformshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/oJkzBKf2m-0/kalamazoo_releases_guide_to_ci.htmltag:Kalamazoo City Commissiontag:Rick SnyderAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 28 Apr 2011 15:22:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6191457]]>The city of Kalamazoo reduced the number of people it employed by more than 16 percent between 2000 and 2010. But the total wages and benefits paid to employees over that time period increased more than 24 percent.noThe city of Kalamazoo reduced the number of people it employed by more than 16 percent between 2000 and 2010. But the total wages and benefits paid to employees over that time period increased more than 24 percent.The city of Kalamazoo reduced the number of people it employed by more than 16 percent between 2000 and 2010. But the total wages and benefits paid to employees over that time period increased more than 24 percent.tag:Kalamazoo City Commission, tag:Rick Snyderhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_releases_guide_to_ci.htmlElectric vehicle charging station opened in downtown Kalamazoohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/kBJTz_LK6ng/electric_vehicle_charging_stat.htmlAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 15 Apr 2011 12:10:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6114740]]>The station will be free for the next 30 days as officials try to determine what users should pay.noThe station will be free for the next 30 days as officials try to determine what users should pay.The station will be free for the next 30 days as officials try to determine what users should pay.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/electric_vehicle_charging_stat.htmlMichigan bill patterned after Arizona immigration law may be opposed by Kalamazoo City Commissionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/-GDAc3WfceE/kalamazoo_city_commission_aske_1.htmlcat:Government - Localtag:Kalamazoo City CommissionAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 15 Apr 2011 05:31:34 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6110011.20110415073134]]>The Michigan bill, sponsored by state Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, was introduced in February.noThe Michigan bill, sponsored by state Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, was introduced in February.The Michigan bill, sponsored by state Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, was introduced in February.cat:Government - Local, tag:Kalamazoo City Commissionhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_city_commission_aske_1.htmlReports: Former Kalamazoo city manager dropped from city manager search in Georgia, revealing racial dividehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/uXrvOcp36xA/reports_former_kalamazoo_city.htmlAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 13 Apr 2011 15:24:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6101995]]>Pat Digiovanni, former Kalamazoo city manager who resigned in 2005, wasn't picked to be city manager of Savannah, Ga., earlier this year.noPat Digiovanni, former Kalamazoo city manager who resigned in 2005, wasn't picked to be city manager of Savannah, Ga., earlier this year.Pat Digiovanni, former Kalamazoo city manager who resigned in 2005, wasn't picked to be city manager of Savannah, Ga., earlier this year.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/reports_former_kalamazoo_city.htmlFour Winds casino in Hartford set to open 500-slot gaming facility in Augusthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/cgbQe35DP2M/four_winds_north_in_hartford_s.htmlcat:EconomyAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 12 Apr 2011 15:27:36 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6093745]]>The 52,000-square-foot casino, located approximately halfway between Kalamazoo and the Four Winds casino in New Buffalo, will employ approximately 300 people, officials said.noThe 52,000-square-foot casino, located approximately halfway between Kalamazoo and the Four Winds casino in New Buffalo, will employ approximately 300 people, officials said.The 52,000-square-foot casino, located approximately halfway between Kalamazoo and the Four Winds casino in New Buffalo, will employ approximately 300 people, officials said.cat:Economyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/four_winds_north_in_hartford_s.htmlFrom the comments: Should counties, cities and townships in Michigan merge more services?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/xgt-1FV2KCs/from_the_comments_should_citie.htmlcat:Commentarytag:kalamazoo-county-boardAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 08 Apr 2011 13:34:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6073183]]>MLive.com readers sound off on issue of consolidating government services.noMLive.com readers sound off on issue of consolidating government services.MLive.com readers sound off on issue of consolidating government services.cat:Commentary, tag:kalamazoo-county-boardhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/from_the_comments_should_citie.htmlSharing services, budget challenges and successes will be topics of speech by Kalamazoo mayorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/6nrT3_IQ3Io/sharing_services_budget_challe.htmlcat:Government - Localtag:Bobby HopewellAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 07 Apr 2011 09:40:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6065411]]>Hopewell, who gave the speech in 2008 and 2009 but not last year, said this morning that local governments are already sharing some services but local leaders need to build on that success.noHopewell, who gave the speech in 2008 and 2009 but not last year, said this morning that local governments are already sharing some services but local leaders need to build on that success.Hopewell, who gave the speech in 2008 and 2009 but not last year, said this morning that local governments are already sharing some services but local leaders need to build on that success.cat:Government - Local, tag:Bobby Hopewellhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/sharing_services_budget_challe.htmlGrowth in population of Hispanic people in Kalamazoo points to need for better educationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/KAr_o9ujBKw/growth_of_hispanic_population.htmlcat:Economycat:Educationtag:Census 2010Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 06 Apr 2011 04:31:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6054364.20110406063101]]>While the overall population of people in the city of Kalamazoo declined between 2000 and 2010, the number of Hispanics increased by double digits, according to the Census.noWhile the overall population of people in the city of Kalamazoo declined between 2000 and 2010, the number of Hispanics increased by double digits, according to the Census.While the overall population of people in the city of Kalamazoo declined between 2000 and 2010, the number of Hispanics increased by double digits, according to the Census.cat:Economy, cat:Education, tag:Census 2010http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/growth_of_hispanic_population.htmlKalamazoo Gazette publisher responds to settlement in tax break clawbackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/pcNuU_kKG5c/kalamazoo_gazette_publisher_re.htmltag:Kalamazoo City CommissionAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 05 Apr 2011 10:27:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6052652]]>"The Gazette is pleased that this matter is behind us and that we and the city were able to resolve our differences amicably and avoid litigation," Jim Stephanak said.no"The Gazette is pleased that this matter is behind us and that we and the city were able to resolve our differences amicably and avoid litigation," Jim Stephanak said."The Gazette is pleased that this matter is behind us and that we and the city were able to resolve our differences amicably and avoid litigation," Jim Stephanak said.tag:Kalamazoo City Commissionhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_gazette_publisher_re.htmlKalamazoo sets schedule for annual water-system flushinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/2ZI4dWv2SwA/kalamazoo_sets_schedule_for_an.htmlcat:Government - LocalAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 05 Apr 2011 10:19:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6052452]]>The program, which was started in 1990 as a way to remove the build up of iron and other sediments from the system, will run through April 17, according to a news release from the city.noThe program, which was started in 1990 as a way to remove the build up of iron and other sediments from the system, will run through April 17, according to a news release from the city.The program, which was started in 1990 as a way to remove the build up of iron and other sediments from the system, will run through April 17, according to a news release from the city.cat:Government - Localhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_sets_schedule_for_an.htmlSen. Debbie Stabenow wants two-year delay on carbon dioxide limitshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/OskWTGKM1fk/sen_debbie_stabenow_wants_two-.htmltag:Alex Nixontag:Debbie Stabenowtag:Fred UptonAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 31 Mar 2011 07:08:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/environment/index.ssf//2908.6013013.20110331090831]]>Stabenow, who in 2012 will run for her third term in the Senate, circulated a draft amendment Tuesday to an unrelated bill that would reauthorize two loan and grant programs for small businesses.noStabenow, who in 2012 will run for her third term in the Senate, circulated a draft amendment Tuesday to an unrelated bill that would reauthorize two loan and grant programs for small businesses.Stabenow, who in 2012 will run for her third term in the Senate, circulated a draft amendment Tuesday to an unrelated bill that would reauthorize two loan and grant programs for small businesses.tag:Alex Nixon, tag:Debbie Stabenow, tag:Fred Uptonhttp://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2011/03/sen_debbie_stabenow_wants_two-.htmlSpeed limits on Stadium Drive, King Highway in Kalamazoo to be increased by Junehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/n7B9nFbkVuA/speed_limits_on_stadium_drive.htmlcat:TrafficAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 30 Mar 2011 17:16:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6013819]]>The primary changes on the roads — part of the state-owned Business Loop 94 — are an increase to 45 mph on Stadium, between U.S. 131 and an increase on King Highway to 45 mph.noThe primary changes on the roads — part of the state-owned Business Loop 94 — are an increase to 45 mph on Stadium, between U.S. 131 and an increase on King Highway to 45 mph.The primary changes on the roads — part of the state-owned Business Loop 94 — are an increase to 45 mph on Stadium, between U.S. 131 and an increase on King Highway to 45 mph.cat:Traffichttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/speed_limits_on_stadium_drive.htmlSpeed limit on Stadium Drive to be raised; MDOT to hold public meeting to explain increasehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/43mI-y15MlY/speed_limit_on_stadium_drive_t.htmlcat:TrafficAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 25 Mar 2011 14:55:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5985957]]>"The speed limit corrections on Stadium Drive and M-96 reflect what a vast majority of motorists already believe are safe and prudent speeds for this roadway," Michigan State Police Sgt. James Campbell said. no"The speed limit corrections on Stadium Drive and M-96 reflect what a vast majority of motorists already believe are safe and prudent speeds for this roadway," Michigan State Police Sgt. James Campbell said. "The speed limit corrections on Stadium Drive and M-96 reflect what a vast majority of motorists already believe are safe and prudent speeds for this roadway," Michigan State Police Sgt. James Campbell said. cat:Traffichttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/speed_limit_on_stadium_drive_t.htmlAmerican Lung Association billboard campaign asks Fred Upton to 'protect our kids' health'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/XJUDN1yS8M8/american_lung_association_asks.htmlcat:Environmentcat:World/Nationtag:fred-uptonAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 24 Mar 2011 08:11:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5977788]]>The campaign was launched recently in response to a bill pushed by Upton that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating carbon dioxide. noThe campaign was launched recently in response to a bill pushed by Upton that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating carbon dioxide. The campaign was launched recently in response to a bill pushed by Upton that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating carbon dioxide. cat:Environment, cat:World/Nation, tag:fred-uptonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/american_lung_association_asks.htmlU.S. Rep. Fred Upton's fourth stop of listening tour hot, cramped and contentioushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/x5-cDlfCqB4/us_rep_fred_uptons_fourth_stop.htmltag:fred-uptonAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 22 Mar 2011 15:25:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5966597]]>As with earlier stops today, the majority of the questions and discussion in Plainwell focused on the national debt, taxes and environmental issues.noAs with earlier stops today, the majority of the questions and discussion in Plainwell focused on the national debt, taxes and environmental issues.As with earlier stops today, the majority of the questions and discussion in Plainwell focused on the national debt, taxes and environmental issues.tag:fred-uptonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/us_rep_fred_uptons_fourth_stop.htmlKalamazoo residents challenge U.S. Rep. Fred Upton on climate change, budget cutshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/8cS8zBlI-yc/kalamazoo_resident_challenge_u.htmltag:fred-uptonAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 22 Mar 2011 11:43:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5965671]]>Upton faced a decidedly more hostile crowd than in two earlier constituent sessions today.noUpton faced a decidedly more hostile crowd than in two earlier constituent sessions today.Upton faced a decidedly more hostile crowd than in two earlier constituent sessions today.tag:fred-uptonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/kalamazoo_resident_challenge_u.htmlU.S. Rep. Fred Upton defends positions on environmental issues during Portage stop (with video)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/9cn23W2st9U/us_rep_fred_upton_defends_posi.htmltag:fred-uptonAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 22 Mar 2011 10:53:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5964974]]>The Michigan congressman said he supports the Clean Air Act, oil pipeline safety and a cleanup of the Kalamazoo River.noThe Michigan congressman said he supports the Clean Air Act, oil pipeline safety and a cleanup of the Kalamazoo River.The Michigan congressman said he supports the Clean Air Act, oil pipeline safety and a cleanup of the Kalamazoo River.tag:fred-uptonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/us_rep_fred_upton_defends_posi.htmlnonadult